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EXAMINING THE ROLE OF ONLINE COURSES IN NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Kelley Dudoit UH Manoa Kaunakakai, Molokai
EXAMINING THE ROLE OF ONLINE
COURSES IN NATIVE HAWAIIAN
CULTURE AND LANGUAGE AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
Kelley Dudoit
UH Manoa
Kaunakakai, Molokai
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The purpose of this needs assessment (NA) was to
collect University of Hawaii student feedback in
regards to their needs, preparedness, perceptions and
learning preferences for online courses in Native
Hawaiian culture and language.
The purpose of this needs assessment (NA) was to
collect University of Hawaii student feedback in
regards to their needs, preparedness, perceptions and
learning preferences for online courses in Native
Hawaiian culture and language.
The purpose of this needs assessment (NA) was to
collect University of Hawaii student feedback in
regards to their needs, preparedness, perceptions
and learning preferences for online courses in Native
Hawaiian culture and language.
The purpose of this needs assessment (NA) was to
collect University of Hawaii student feedback in
regards to their needs, preparedness, perceptions and
learning preferences for online courses in Native
Hawaiian culture and language.
The purpose of this needs assessment (NA) was to
collect University of Hawaii student feedback in
regards to their needs, preparedness, perceptions and
learning preferences for online courses in Native
Hawaiian culture and language.
The purpose of this needs assessment (NA) was to
collect University of Hawaii student feedback in
regards to their needs, preparedness, perceptions and
learning preferences for online courses in Native
Hawaiian culture and language.
UHMC, Molokai • Island population: 7,000
• Student population: 200
• Distance Education
Evaluation Method
• Research University of Hawaii objectives for distance
learning (objective approach)
• Solicit input from the UH Maui College, Molokai Coordinator
(management approach)
• Solicit input from a Hawaiian studies and language
instructor (expertise approach)
• Conduct the needs assessment with the potential end user
(participant approach)
Needs Assessment• Google form
• 30 Questions/30 Minutes
• Question type:
• Likert scale
• Multiple choice
• Open-ended
• 80 solicited
• 16 respondents
• Demographics
• Demographics
• Needs
• Demographics
• Needs
• Preparedness
• Demographics
• Needs
• Preparedness
• Perceptions
• Demographics
• Needs
• Preparedness
• Perceptions
• Learning Preferences
Demographics
Demographics
Demographics
Demographics
Likert Scale Questions
1
Strongly
Agree
5
Strongly
Disagree
2 3 4
# Question Mean Score
1 I would take more courses in Native Hawaiian language if they were available online. 2.8
2 I would take more courses in Native Hawaiian culture if they were available online. 2.1
3 UH Maui College offers a sufficient number of distance education courses in Native Hawaiian language and culture.
3.5
4 The University of Hawaii system offers a sufficient number of distance education courses in Native Hawaiian language and culture.
3.2
5 Online course options will help me complete my certificate or degree in a timely manner.
2.4
6 Enrolling in distance education courses is necessary for me to earn my degree. 2.3
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
# Question Mean Score
1 I would take more courses in Native Hawaiian language if they were available online. 2.8
2 I would take more courses in Native Hawaiian culture if they were available online. 2.1
3 UH Maui College offers a sufficient number of distance education courses in Native Hawaiian language and culture.
3.5
4 The University of Hawaii system offers a sufficient number of distance education courses in Native Hawaiian language and culture.
3.2
5 Online course options will help me complete my certificate or degree in a timely manner.
2.4
6 Enrolling in distance education courses is necessary for me to earn my degree. 2.3
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
# Question Mean Score
1 I would take more courses in Native Hawaiian language if they were available online. 2.8
2 I would take more courses in Native Hawaiian culture if they were available online. 2.1
3 UH Maui College offers a sufficient number of distance education courses in Native Hawaiian language and culture.
3.5
4 The University of Hawaii system offers a sufficient number of distance education courses in Native Hawaiian language and culture.
3.2
5 Online course options will help me complete my certificate or degree in a timely manner.
2.4
6 Enrolling in distance education courses is necessary for me to earn my degree. 2.3
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
# Question Mean Score
1 I would take more courses in Native Hawaiian language if they were available online. 2.8
2 I would take more courses in Native Hawaiian culture if they were available online. 2.1
3 UH Maui College offers a sufficient number of distance education courses in Native Hawaiian language and culture.
3.5
4 The University of Hawaii system offers a sufficient number of distance education courses in Native Hawaiian language and culture.
3.2
5 Online course options will help me complete my certificate or degree in a timely manner.
2.4
6 Enrolling in distance education courses is necessary for me to earn my degree. 2.3
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
# Question Mean Score
1 I am confident in my overall ability (technical skill, time-management, self-discipline) to succeed in courses delivered via distance education technology.
2.3
2 I am confident in my ability to learn the Hawaiian language in an online course. 2.93 I am confident in my ability to learn the Hawaiian culture in an online course. 2.14 I believe access to a computer and Internet connection at home is important to succeed
in distance education courses.
2.1
5 University of Hawaii clearly explains what it takes to succeed as a distance education student prior to registration in online classes.
2.4
6 The University of Hawaii provides adequate support (e.g. training, IT support, etc.) for me to succeed as a distance education student.
2.8
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
# Question Mean Score
1 I am confident in my overall ability (technical skill, time-management, self-discipline) to succeed in courses delivered via distance education technology.
2.3
2 I am confident in my ability to learn the Hawaiian language in an online course. 2.93 I am confident in my ability to learn the Hawaiian culture in an online course. 2.14 I believe access to a computer and Internet connection at home is important to succeed
in distance education courses.
2.1
5 University of Hawaii clearly explains what it takes to succeed as a distance education student prior to registration in online classes.
2.4
6 The University of Hawaii provides adequate support (e.g. training, IT support, etc.) for me to succeed as a distance education student.
2.8
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
# Question Mean Score
1 I am confident in my overall ability (technical skill, time-management, self-discipline) to succeed in courses delivered via distance education technology.
2.3
2 I am confident in my ability to learn the Hawaiian language in an online course. 2.93 I am confident in my ability to learn the Hawaiian culture in an online course. 2.14 I believe access to a computer and Internet connection at home is important to succeed
in distance education courses.
2.1
5 University of Hawaii clearly explains what it takes to succeed as a distance education student prior to registration in online classes.
2.4
6 The University of Hawaii provides adequate support (e.g. training, IT support, etc.) for me to succeed as a distance education student.
2.8
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
What are the advantages and disadvantages
of taking online courses?
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
Advantages
1. Flexibility & convenience
2. Necessary to earn a
degree without having to
relocate
3. Build technology skills
4. Save on transportation
costs
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
Advantages
1. Flexibility & convenience
2. Necessary to earn a
degree without having to
relocate
3. Build technology skills
4. Save on transportation
costs
Disadvantages
1. Limited communication
with instructor
2. Time management and
discipline
3. Technology issues
4. Awkwardness of
communicating online
5. Proctoring challenges
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
Think about an instance where you
succeeded in an online class and share the
most important factors that influenced your
success?
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
Communicate
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
Communicate – Knowledge of Subject Matter
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
Communicate – Knowledge of Subject Matter – Passion
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
Communicate – Knowledge of Subject Matter – Passion – Organizational Skills
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
# Question Mean Score
1 I believe worksheets in distance education courses help to support my learning. 1.5
2 I believe individual projects in distance education courses help to support my learning. 1.6
3 I believe group projects in distance education courses help to support my learning. 3.1
4 I believe discussion boards or forums in distance education courses help to support my learning.
2.3
5 I believe quizzes and tests in distance education courses help to support my learning. 1.8
6 I feel comfortable sharing my honest opinion in online discussion boards. 2.0
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
# Question Mean Score
1 I believe worksheets in distance education courses help to support my learning. 1.5
2 I believe individual projects in distance education courses help to support my learning. 1.6
3 I believe group projects in distance education courses help to support my learning. 3.1
4 I believe discussion boards or forums in distance education courses help to support my learning.
2.3
5 I believe quizzes and tests in distance education courses help to support my learning. 1.8
6 I feel comfortable sharing my honest opinion in online discussion boards. 2.0
Needs – Preparedness – Perceptions - Learning Preferences
Study Limitations
• Limited response rate
• Not all islands represented
• Student self-reported responses
• Illustrated a need for expansion of distance education
offerings in Native Hawaiian culture and language
• Data to support the initiation and development of a distance
education plan
• Unique perspectives
• Ensuring system-wide encompasses all students
Conclusion
Mahalo
Questions?
